According to The Wrap, "The Dark Knight Rises" easily swooped past "The Avengers" midnight earnings with $30.6 million at the box office, making it the second highest-grossing midnight opening in history.

In May, Marvel's "The Avengers" made a fraction of that with $18.7 million. The film also earned more than its predecessor, "The Dark Knight," which earned $18.5 million in 2008 midnight sales.

IMAX screenings accounted for $2.2 million of TDKR earnings in 330 locations.